Sophie Lem

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Court Watch: Accused Accepts Plea Deal after Judge Doubles Bail

During a July 6, 2026, hearing in San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Gloria Rhynes doubled the bail for an accused individual, citing multiple pending cases and... Read more.
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SF Judge Denies Suppression Motion Despite Officer’s Contradictory Account

San Francisco Superior Court Judge John Echeverria denied a defense motion to suppress evidence, determining the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to... Read more.
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Judge Narrows Stay-Away Order Despite Defense Claims of Police Harassment and Job Interference

Following their arraignment, Judge Gloria Rhynes issued a stay-away order requiring two defendants to maintain a 100-yard distance from the intersection of 16th... Read more.
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Judge Sets Further Hearing in Domestic Violence Case Despite Complaining Witness’s Request to Resolve Matter with Formal Apology

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Christopher Hu declined to dismiss a domestic violence case during a June 30 pretrial hearing, opting instead to schedule a subsequent... Read more.
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Court Watch: Judge Stays Bench Warrant after Accused Remains in Custody Beyond Court-Ordered Release

Judge John Echeverria stayed a $25,000 bench warrant and continued proceedings after defense counsel alleged the accused was held in custody beyond a court-ordered... Read more.